A REMEMBRANCE Sunday for grieving families has been organised after Lord and Lady Dashwood offered up their prestigious grounds in West Wycombe for one day each year to the Child Bereavement Trust.

The news was announced at the Trust's annual conference at the Royal Festival Hall in London last week.

More than 750 senior managers, doctors and health workers gathered at the hall to take part in a wide range of discussions about bereavement and moves by the Trust, which was founded in 1994, to develop its services for families and professionals.

Jenni Thomas, founding member and director of the Child Bereavement Trust, was surprised and delighted that Sir Edward and Lady Lucinda Dashwood had decided to open their gates to grief stricken families.

Lady Mountbatten, honorary trust president, told the conference of the family's wishes to set up the Snowdrop Walk.

"It is a wonderful sentiment and one that will help many who have suffered the loss of a loved one," said Mrs Thomas, current holder of the Nye Bevan Lifetime Achievement Award.

"It will be somewhere families can join together to recognise their enormous sadness in their own way. Often it is overlooked that families may not attend church and for those I think it will be extra special as a day of memory. We are so proud that something so fantastic has come out of Wycombe and hopefully people will organise their own Snowdrop Walk across the country."

Already families from oversees are contacting Jenni expressing their feelings on the day of remembrance.

"A family from Dublin were incredibly moved by the simple but heartfelt idea and have organised to come over for the day.

"The snowdrops will be at their loveliest and families can come and just enjoy the beautiful surroundings," she added.

The first Remembrance Sunday will take place on Sunday, February 17, next year.